Delaware County is going LoCarb
 

This article was in my local paper today. If it doesn't belong here feel free to move it.
Sandy

http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news..._id=18171&rfi=6

Hey! There is a thread in the US forum about local Philadelphia stores. I went to Carb Xutters yesterday and loved it!! Have you been there yet?

Linda

no, I haven't been there yet. What's it like. I keep looking at the ad in the paper but since I'm closer to delaware (tax free shopping :) )I'll try to get there soon.

I'm gonna have to check this out.
You don't happen to have a street address for it, do you?

--nw

Delaware County has been LC!
 

Because all of us have been doing LC WOE. I have as long as two months ago wanted to start a LC store or franchise after reading about the guys in California selling franchises. I just don't have the commitment to invest. Will have to check out this new store - I saw the ad in the paper when it opened up. The other thing is I would be afraid that as soon as I open the store Wall-Mart, Giant, Acme all would come out with tons of low carb food and hurt the sales at specialty stores. So I feel that anyone in that business will have to diversify into possibly other diet and health food to survive long term. My sister needs ultra low sodium food and that is very hard to find!

Sure enough I heard Acme in NJ has a big low carb section - the one in PA near me - Granite Run - I was just there and they have Atkins / Arnolds bakery low carb bread. Also I saw Atkins breakfast cereal. The Giant near where I work is remodeling and will have a low carb section. As soon as all my favorite selections are available at Acme it is goodbye to specialty stores and internet buying. Right now I buy everything from Netrition and a little from the local GNC. The big supermarkets should bring the prices down. I don't buy alot of selections mostly LC hot cereal for breakfast - Flaxomeal, Carbsense, Ketocrisp, Pancake mix, Brownie mix.

Just good to hear from other Delaware County, PA LCers! :yay:

Carb Cutters
 

Carb Cutters: 502 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064 610-690-0300

I was thinking about opening a lc store too. It sounds like everyone has something against specialty stores though. I know GNC is having a lot of trouble.

Thanks Gary,

I'm hoping to check it out this weekend.

--nw

Specialty Stores
 

Despite what I said I still want to check out Carb Cutters - I think the specialty store like this will carry more variety than a Supermarket. I am excited about a store that caters to our needs. If the supermarkets carry the bulk of what I want - they probably will have better prices and will wear me down along with the convenience.

To Blackbeard: What is going on with GNC? I have not heard anything. I used to use their Mega Men vitamin but found out it was rated very poorly by the "Food Cops" CSPH. They rated the big drugstore chain vitamins much higher. I do know they have a much expanded LC section with all kinds of Pasta dishes - I have not tried yet. They also carry the little bags of Baked Cheese Wheels which I love for a treat - they are more expensive there.

Yesterday I saw the Arnolds/Atkins bread in there and another brand of LC bread - also Thomas English muffins LC. Looks like all the bread companies are going to offer LC!

To Moderator: How did this thread end up in the war zone?

Gary, Hi, I live in Philly, where is the giant w/ new Low carb section?

Thanks
roxie

I finally got around to visiting this store today... Great selection, friendly staff. If you are in the area, check it out.

--nw

Nw-
I totally agree. I liked their selection. So, what did you buy? I need to head back there armed with my credit card!! I had a long conversation with the woman who checked me out...very nice.

NE Philly here
 

This is the cloest I saw..Mind if I join?

Oops... forgot to check back in this thread.

I bought low-carb tortillas (great) and some low-carb pancake surup (much better than atkins). I'm tempted to go back and pick up some more stuff, but since then I've adopted a philosophy of eating more natural... less engineered foods. I think getting out of the habit of eating bagles (low carb or not) is probably the best for long term success.

Still, it's nice to know I can head there for "special occasion" food.

--nw